To the beloved people of the Virginia Synod, I write to announce my resignation as the Director of Faith Formation, Retired Rostered Ministers Relations, and Conflict Mediation, effective November 14th, 2025. Guided by the synodical [...]
Just as the Virginia Synod has multiple publications to tell stories and invite participation in the ministries of the synod, ELCA Churchwide also has a variety of newsletters, blogs, and websites dedicated to the various [...]
The final pre-assembly devotion is from Bishop Milton. The Virginia Synod Assembly will begin this Friday, June 13 on-campus at Roanoke College. ____ You can read John 11:1-45 here. _____ In John 11:1-45, Mary and [...]
The fifth pre-assembly devotion is shared by Pastor Jonathan Boynton. Pastor Boynton serves as one of the pastors at Grace, Winchester and is an outgoing member of the Virginia Synod Council and Executive Committee. ____ [...]
This week's pre-assembly devotion is written by Blythe Scott, Vice President of the Virginia Synod. ________ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have [...]
Our third pre-assembly devotion is written by Dave Raecke. Dave is a member at Our Saviour, Warrenton and serves on synod council as a representative of the Germana Conference. ___ Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we [...]
This week’s pre-assembly devotion is written by Cam Haggett. Cam is a member of College, Salem and serves on the synod council as a representative from the Southern Conference. ____ Read Acts 10 Here ____ [...]
The Virginia Synod Council has prepared weekly devotions to invite reflection and prayer on the 2025 Virginia Synod Assembly’s theme: Intertwining Hope. Each Wednesday, a different person connected to the council will share a story [...]
Jesus’ words in the gospels are one of greatest sources of hope. His words comfort us, tell us about God’s promises, and help us envision God’s love on earth. Jesus’ words aren’t locked in biblical [...]
Advent Blessings from the Virginia Synod Office of Bishop! This Revised Common Lectionary based devotion booklet combines the readings of the seasons with reflections from the rostered ministers from the Office Bishop. We hope these [...]
